Case Study: Application of Aloe Vera Gel Compress on the Degree of Phlebitis Due to Infusion in Children at Rumah Sakit Umum Pekerja

Abstract

The phlebitis rate in Indonesia reached 50.11%, exceeding the standard set by the Indonesian Ministry of Health, namely 1.5%. Phlebitis is an inflammatory condition of the veins caused by damage to the vessel walls or blood clots that form in the blood vessels. One of the non-pharmacological measures to treat phlebitis is the administration of Aloe Vera gel compress. Aloe Vera gel compress has several benefits because it can reduce bradykinin so pain is reduced; contains luteol, beta-sitosterol, compesterol, namely natural steroids that act as anti-inflammatory; contains salicylic acid, which prevents the formation of prostaglandins in inflammatory reactions. The aim of this study is to analyze the intervention of Aloe Vera gel administration against infusion-induced phlebitis in children. This research method uses a case study research design. There were 2 people surveyed. Subject I was 1 year and 2 months and subject II was 6 months. The subjects were children with infusion-induced phlebitis. The instruments used were Infusion Nurse Society (INS), Aloe Vera gel, SOP for Aloe Vera compresses, meters and phlebitis degree observation sheet. Aloe Vera compress are given for 20 minutes 3 times a day, at least every 5 hours, until the phlebitis disappears. Results of a case study of Aloe Vera gel compresses reduced phlebitis from grade 3 to grade 0 at both subjects. Thus, it can be concluded that phlebitis in children has decreased after given being of Aloe Vera gel compresses.